Let’s be honest: if you have to deal with a bully at work, it’s exhausting. Whether it’s a boss who constantly critiques, a colleague who dismisses your ideas, or even a direct report who undermines your leadership, the emotional labor it takes is real. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: most traditional advice […]Read the full post >>
Well, here you are— our next graduating class. Congrats! Is it a magic moment? Or a time of chaos? Those of us who love you wish we were simply spouting cliches and trite doses of inspirational wisdom right now . . ones you could sleep through before you head to the next picnic or party. […]Read the full post >>
Many of us are talking about diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces, but how do we make it happen? The problems and conflicts in our world seem insurmountable, and yet, as leaders, we can’t give up on creating change that matters. That’s why it’s the perfect time to talk to my friend Gena Cox, […]Read the full post >>
It’s okay to admit it. You got caught up in the frenzy of the Great Resignation and quit your job, and now it’s your great regret. Maybe you had what seemed to be a too-good-to-be-true opportunity magically land in your lap. Or maybe you decided you didn’t need a plan—that you’d earned some time off […]Read the full post >>
Here’s the fact: we avoid honest, tough conversations at work because we fear the consequences. We don’t want anyone to be hurt. Insulted. Angry. And that’s okay. Because that’s just human. (Which is good, by the way, since we need a little more humanity at work.) But what’s also human is to discover you’re at […]Read the full post >>
Are you prepared for a career disaster of epic proportions? Because no matter how good you are at your work, or how valuable you are to your company, the reality is that career disasters happen every single day. Like what happened to Jake . . . Jake, a management consultant, sent an email to his […]Read the full post >>
No matter where you are in your career, I bet you want to make a difference at work. If you are, I’m grateful. We need YOU in our world of work, now more than ever. The desire to make a difference—however that looks to you—matters. But the path to get there isn’t obvious. Contrary to […]Read the full post >>
You’d think that with all the info available at our fingertips that we could forever cease making career mistakes. And you’d be wrong. Career mistakes are not only common, but they’re happening more often than ever as we get caught up listening to old, outdated advice–advice that no longer works for our real lives at […]Read the full post >>
It’s inevitable that at some point across your career, you’ll be the unfortunate recipient of negative feedback at work. If it hasn’t happened to you, well, just wait a little longer. Negative feedback at work can pop up in a million different ways–and not just during formal annual reviews or performance conversations. It can happen […]Read the full post >>
“How do you know when it’s not working, really?” I was sharing a bottle of wine one evening with team leaders who are struggling through a complicated change management project. The leader who spoke continued on. “I don’t get it. I’ve been part of these changes before, but somehow, this one’s different. Another colleague waved […]Read the full post >>